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the guardian today - Australia edition Monday 07 Aug 2017 Headlines More » Tony Abbott questions postal plebiscite legality ahead of marriage equality debate Former prime minister asks whether it would be 'authoritative' after lawyers suggest it would breach the constitution 'The big stigma is it's the homeless person's fault' Betty Cuthbert, four-time Olympic gold medallist, dies aged 79 Australia better at tackling natural disasters than helping Indigenous people, CEO says Tiny 'meat-loving' marine creatures 'eat' teenager's legs at Melbourne beach Mary Beard abused on Twitter over Roman Britain's ethnic diversity Sport More » Frank Winterstein leads charge but the jury is still out on Manly | Matt Cleary Jumper punches, tummy taps and bad tackles: indiscipline can ruin finals hopes | Craig Little Steven Lowy's incendiary attack only serves to highlight FFA inactivity | Jonathan Howcroft Tori Bowie of the US dips for gold ahead of Marie-Josée Ta Lou in 100m final Holland edge past Denmark in thriller to secure Euro 2017 title Culture More » From Alice Springs to Buckingham Palace: the fight for Albert Namatjira's legacy August book list: Julian Burnside, Rachel Leary and Kim Scott on their writing and reading Facebook says all I want is babies and caviar. What else does it think it knows about me? Comment is free More » 'You don't speak for me': Christian support for marriage equality is growing | Keith Mascord I was accused of saying all white people are racist. This is what happened next... | Jason Osamede Okundaye Christmas comes but once a year, starting in July | David Mitchell Life and style More » My son wants a sibling, but I don't want a baby | Mariella Frostrup How thoughts and speech shape our wellbeing | Gary John Bishop The eco guide to microplastics Technology More » WannaCry 'hero' to plead not guilty to accusation he wrote banking malware iPhone 8: everything we know from Apple's big software leak Science More » Heavily armoured dinosaur had ginger camouflage to deter predators – study Editing embryo DNA is an exciting landmark, but in reality will benefit few Environment More » Australia's shortage of climate scientists puts country at serious risk, report find McArthur basin fracking emissions would dwarf Carmichael's, says researcher Video More » Sydney's tent city: homeless people rub shoulders with the elite in Martin Place – video Two Sydney men charged over alleged terrorism bomb plot – video One in five university students sexually harassed, Kate Jenkins says – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Coalition fails to dent Labor lead in Newspoll, despite support for Turnbull PM's personal standing improves but Coalition's primary vote stubbornly static as Labor ahead 53-47 on two-party-preferred basis Marriage equality: five Liberal MPs back Dean Smith's bill ahead of bruising debate Trump 'not discussing' firing Mueller as Russia pressure mounts – Conway Google staffer's hostility to affirmative action sparks furious backlash Laurie Oakes warns media against snobbery towards digital startups Diana: In Her Own Words burnishes rather than tarnishes her image Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396